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Vixen Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount with HAL130 TripodSKU: VX25051H130Mfr. Part: Does not apply

Item IncludesVixen Optics Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount - HAL130 Tripod - 3.7kg Counterweight - 1.9kg Counterweight - Star Book Hand Controller - Star Book Cable - Star Book Strap - Ferrite Core for LAN Cable - Phillips Head Screwdriver - 2 x M8 Screws - Hex Wrench Set - Cigarette Lighter Plug - CR2032 Battery - Instruction Manual - Vixen Optics 5 Years Warranty
DescriptionThe Vixen Optics Sphinx SXP Equatorial Mount with HAL130 Tripod is an innovative equatorial mount engineered to accommodate a 35lbs payload capacity. Two features make this mount stand apart from other equatorial mounts within the same price bracket; the mount design and the Star Book Ten hand controller. The forward-thinking design uses the body of the mount as part of the counterweight system, enabling smoother motion and less additional counterweight.The Star Book Ten hand controller includes a high resolution color LCD screen with several user-friendly navigation tools that make locating celestial bodies and aligning the optical tube as easy as pressing a button. Precision gears, periodic error correction and an integrated polar axis scope make this mount a full-featured astronomy tool for amateur stargazers and researchers alike.FeaturesEquatorial Mount: This unique mount design uses the mount body as part of the counterweight system. Pulse wave-modulated motors and slow motion controls react with extremely precise and smooth movementsR.A. and Dec. Assemblies: The Right Ascension and Declination mechanisms each have 180-teeth gear wheels. Precision machining of the wheels and brass worm gears delivers accurate tracking every time. Additionally, the R.A. and Dec shafts are made of strong carbon steelPolar Axis Scope: A built in 6x20 polar axis scope features a bubble level, illuminated reticle and setting accuracy within 3 arcminutesAdjustable HAL130 Tripod: The included HAL130 tripod is constructed from lightweight and durable aluminum, making this tripod portable yet sturdy enough to deliver steady images even when mounted with high powered optical tubesStar Book Ten: This handbox dramatically increases the functionality of the Sphinx SPX mount. Use the color display to scroll through the star chart without affecting the position of the optical tube. The 272,000 object pre-loaded database puts moons, planets, star clustersSpecificationsMount TypeEquatorialLoad Capacity35 lb / 16 kg (excluding counterweights)Motor300 pps PWM stepperDrive GearR.A. and Dec: 180-tooth 72mm brass gears (with 40mm carbon steel axes)
Worm: 9mm brass gearBearings15Counterweight1.9 kg / 3.7 kg;20 mm retractable barGO-TO CapabilityStar Book TenAltitude / Latitude AdjustmentAlt: 0 - 70deg. (Fine Adjustment with Tangent screw: - 15deg., 3 step elevation) 0.8deg. per rotation
Az: +/- 7deg. (Double screw Fine Adjustment) 2deg. per rotationPolar Axis Scope6 x 20Power Source12V DC, 0.45 - 2.5ADimensions14x13.5x5" / 35.56x34.29x12.7cmWeightMount: 24.25lbs / 10.99kg
Counterweight 1: 1.9kg / 4.18lbs
Counterweight 2: 3.7kg / 8.15lbs
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